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Post by stevenmgrr on Mar 10, 2003 19:01:45 GMT -5
Just looked at a very nice, clean Colt Commander in .38 Super. I have never seen or heard of these before. I just thought the 1911 was chambered in .45 or 9mm. Anyway, the gun is a Series 70, blue finish, 2 mags, box with foam, and the manual is still in plastic. Can anyone tell me about this gun? Is $450 a good price?
Steve
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Post by stevenmgrr on Mar 10, 2003 19:02:10 GMT -5
Condition is about 99%.
Steve
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Post by DoubleAction on Mar 10, 2003 19:22:45 GMT -5
Steven;I just read another message posting where the member thoght the 1911 was .45 acp only.The .38 super has been around since 1929 if I'm not mistaken.The 1911 chambers it very well and is most common in competition shooting.I have a German manufactured Sig 220 in .38 super that is pure fun to shoot.The cartridge is very accurate and displays a fast slide cycle with very controllable recoil.A vertical stacking magazine will hold a higher capacity of cartridges as opposed to the .45 acp.I'm going to do a research on this pistol in some older publications I have.Can you tell me if it is a Combat Commander or Commander ?
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Post by DoubleAction on Mar 10, 2003 19:40:14 GMT -5
Steven;I cannot find a current market value on the pistol but I do have the original retail price from 1982,which was $419.If the pistol is 99 percent with no wear,and everything checks out on the inside of the frame,slide,and barrel,I would take it.That's one way coral a Colt without having to drop a grand.Just make sure the pistol checks out.
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Post by stevenmgrr on Mar 10, 2003 20:41:09 GMT -5
The gun is a Colt Commander, blue finish with very little, if any wear. Bore is excellent. 2 Mags appear to have not even had any rounds in them. They are that clean. I just think that most guys getting 1911s are looking for .45s and that is why this one is priced the way it is. How much is it worth?
And if I do buy it, would it hurt the value to change the trigger and put on an ambi safety (I'm a lefty)?
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Post by DoubleAction on Mar 10, 2003 21:01:32 GMT -5
Steven;I change all my triggers.The Commander that you are lokking at is probably the aluminum alloy frame,otherwise it would be a Combat Commander, which is a steel frame.But that's alright as long as the frame has not been abused through use.The best way to get an update on the fair market value is to get on the gun auction sites and find it.The steel frames and alloys are very close in price.It is a Colt and most all aftermarket parts are made for the demintions of a Colt.I'll be back with you later on this,I have to check some new email.There are things that can really help make this gun better without being radical or costly.
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Post by DoubleAction on Mar 11, 2003 18:24:11 GMT -5
The alloy frame Colt Commander has been around for a long time,since 1948 and is very good for carry.The frame was with the help of the Aluminum Corporation of America to try a high tensile strength aluminum alloy.Forgings of the new amazing light metal were made exclusively for Colt and issued to their receiver machining department.I read that after the receivers were first made they seemed to jump off the bench when they were picked up.My father has a lightweight Officers Model that is very light and a desirable pistol for carry.Due to it's weight, size ,and thin profile,I might look at adding one of these to my collection one day if I'm lucky,a series 70 would be a real find.
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